CEFR B1

industries

noun

Meaning

Branches of economic or commercial activity that are all related to making and selling goods or services.

Examples

The country's economy relies heavily on its manufacturing industries.
She works in the fashion industry, designing clothes.

Synonyms: sectors, trades, fields, businesses

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industries (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndəstriːz/

Definition

Branches of economic or commercial activity that are all related to making and selling goods or services.

Examples

The country's economy relies heavily on its manufacturing industries.
She works in the fashion industry, designing clothes.
Many small businesses are struggling to compete with larger industries.

How to Use industries

industry of (prepositional phrase): Specifies the particular area or sector of economic activity. — "The industry of tourism has seen significant growth."
in the industry (prepositional phrase): Refers to being involved or working within a specific sector. — "He has worked in the software industry for over ten years."

Synonyms of industries

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Antonyms of industries

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